{"product_id":"original-german-8mm-bergmann-simplex-pistol-cartridge-dwm-k-488-k-inert-copy","title":"Original German 8mm Bergmann Simplex Pistol Cartridge – DWM K 488 K – Inert (Copy)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal German 8mm Bergmann Simplex pistol cartridge manufactured by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) at Karlsruhe, Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headstamp reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDWM K 488 K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the number 488 identifying the 8mm Bergmann Simplex cartridge in DWM's factory numbering system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped for the Bergmann Simplex semi-automatic pistol, this uncommon cartridge represents early European automatic pistol ammunition development around the turn of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe example retains its original brass case, round-nosed bullet and clearly struck factory headstamp, with attractive age-related patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: DWM, Karlsruhe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalibre: 8mm Bergmann Simplex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstamp: DWM K 488 K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Original, with age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting addition to any collection of early German pistol ammunition or Bergmann firearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: DWM, Karlsruhe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalibre: 7.63×25mm Mauser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadstamp: DWM K 403 K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 20th century, exact date unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Original, with age-related patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical association: Mauser C96 pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting example of early German commercial pistol ammunition for collectors of Mauser firearms, German militaria and historical cartridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommies Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57630858936695,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_7492_60b47049-5bbf-41af-9218-715e25bd5522.jpg?v=1792590031","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-german-8mm-bergmann-simplex-pistol-cartridge-dwm-k-488-k-inert-copy","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}